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What to look for in an effective kitchen

Not all kitchens are created equal. Surprisingly, space and high-end appliances aren’t what set great kitchens apart from the crowd. The kitchen is the most important room in the house whether you cook or not. For those who cook, the kitchen might just be the most important room in the universe. It’s the pulse that [...]

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Monotone kitchens are anything but boring

One color + one room = dozens of ooohs and aaahs. Monotone has gained a bit of a negative connotation. Boring, monotonous—says who?! Renters brave enough to pick one color and run with it can be rewarded with an array of compliments (and envy) just as easily as those who let the rainbow throw up [...]

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DFW stores to help deck out your kitchen

Oh, the trials of getting your first place, breaking things, either switching or ixnaying roommates or (yikes!) a nasty breakup. Suddenly you realize while you do have a full living room set, your cupboards are bare. Here are some of DFW’s  best places to deck out your kitchen, weather you need it all or just [...]

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Avoid my rookie mistakes: tips for DIY tiling

Learn from my DIY mishaps to save yourself time and money. Hindsight is the best teacher. It’s an even better teacher when it’s someone else’s hindsight—which means that you’ve avoided mistakes past, present and future. It’s with this in mind that I’ve created this blog post on tiling. My husband and I decided that we [...]

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Five things every kitchen needs that you probably don’t have

Your kitchen probably looks quite a bit different than your mom’s kitchen back home, doesn’t it? You probably have a mismatched assortment of silverware, a few plates, bowls, and cups; I mean what else do you really need? If your apartment is anything like mine, the microwave is the most used appliance in there aside [...]

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Cool storage for that tiny studio kitchen

For most, the kitchen is where we spend a pretty good amount of our daily lives.  Especially while entertaining – I can’t think of a time the conversation hasn’t eventually ended up in the kitchen!  Maximizing the most space in these areas is a pretty big deal so here are a few tips to make [...]

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Gadgets for a greener kitchen

If there is any room in your apartment that could stand a green makeover, it’s the kitchen. What you eat and how it is prepared should be as free as possible of toxins and harmful additives. ChefTools.com has helpful links to gadgets, cookware, and housewares that are eco-friendly and easy to use. All Mixed Up [...]